Mathijs Vervloed appointed professor by special appointment of Supported communication in children with multiple disabilities
From 1 September 2023, Mathijs Vervloed has been appointed extraordinary professor of Supported Communication in children with multiple disabilities at the Behavioural Science Institute of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Listening to music after stress: 'Genre doesn't matter'
Krisna Adiasto discovered that music genre doesn't seem to play a role in the songs we choose to recover from stress, but the songs that work do have shared characteristics. He will receive his doctorate from Radboud University on 29 January.
5 tips on how to stay safe online
It is Data Privacy Week, and our privacy officers provide you with five tips on how to stay safe online.
Quick-fire questions: Maciek Sokolewicz
Since January, Maciek Sokolewicz started working as a temporary OSIRIS officer for the faculty. Using a number of Quick-Fire Questions, Maciek is happy to introduce himself.
Educating with Ard Lazonder
Ard Lazonder has been Professor of Educational Sciences since 2017 and teaches in the undergraduate Pedagogical Sciences and the Master of Education Sciences with great pleasure. In a short interview, he talks more about his passion for teaching.
This is what students and teachers think of weblectures
To find out how students and teachers perceive the use of weblectures, the Faculty of Social Sciences conducted a survey in 2023. The results provide insight into the motivations for using weblectures in teaching.
How colonial history is shaping Dhaka's modern urban identity
Anthropologist and Radboud researcher Annemiek Prins indicates that the colonial past still (unconsciously) influences the image of the 'modern city' worldwide. To illustrate this, she spent more than ten years researching the rickshaw in Dhaka.
Seeing other people help out makes us want to help too, but people would rather help a family member than a neighbour
There are plenty of people who occasionally provide a little assistance to others. In her PhD thesis, Marlou Ramaekers has shown that while providing help inspires others to do the same, we are more inclined to help family members than neighbours.
eScience Center Grant for QANS questionnaire and nomination software
Researchers from the Behavioural Science Institute have received a grant to further develop the QANS questionnaire and nomination software.
International Collaboration for Inclusive Water Management in Indonesia
On November 24, representatives from Sam Ratulangi University (Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia) visited the research group Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Financial support for sustainable research projects
In 2023, the Social Sciences sustainability team was able to support research projects which aim to help us understand and promote sustainable behaviour. The first results of one of these projects can now be presented.
Quick questions: Francesco Cerchiaro
Francesco Cerchiaro started as an assistant professor at the Radboud Social Cultural Research Institute (RSCR) within the Gender and Diversity Studies department in January 2023. Through some Quick-fire questions, we get to know him better!
Update Recognition and Rewards (R&R) programme
The Recognition and Rewards (R&R) programme within the Faculty of Social Sciences started energetically on 1st April 2023 with two spearheads: 'Workload reduction' and 'Diverse career paths and profiles'.
Debby Beckers appointed as professor of Flexibility in Work
From 1 November 2023, Debby Beckers has been appointed professor of Flexibility in Work at the Faculty of Social Sciences of Radboud University.
Nella Geurts wins NSV Dissertation Award 2023
The NSV Dissertation Award 2023 goes to sociologist Nella Geurts. Once every two years, the NSV awards the best sociological dissertation defended at a Dutch university in the previous two years.
This Danish LinkedIn trend (unintentionally) maintains traditional gender bias
Utofts' Research on motherhood on social media encourages reflection on the broader implications of societal expectations on new mothers. It emphasises the collective effort needed to challenge traditional gender roles.
Keuzegids 2024: Radboud second general university for third year in a row
Radboud University is, for the third year in a row, the second best general university in the Netherlands according to the Keuzegids Universiteiten.
How research on voting behaviour contributes to a more nuanced picture of Islam
By understanding how Muslims participate politically, we can nuance Western European perceptions of Islam.
How video games can make it easier to discuss mental health
Depression is common among young people, but this target group often does not get the help they need. Books, exercise, and other depression prevention programmes do not achieve the envisioned results for everyone, but video games might help.
Administration of testosterone may help with exposure therapy
People with social anxiety disorder who receive exposure therapy may potentially benefit from testosterone administration. This is the conclusion of research by Moniek Hutschemaekers, who will be defending her PhD thesis at Radboud University.
